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Ever wondered how to strike a balance between minimalism and maximalism in your home? Well, you're not alone. Join me as I catch up with my best friend, Lori Simon, in a fun and insightful chat about these contrasting styles and how they shape our living spaces. Lori shares her love of collectibles and blow up holiday decorations and I share how I fantasize about a more simplistic approach to decorating in the autumn months. What's more - we both open up about our emotional battles with letting go of sentimental items even when we know they no longer serve us.

As we get into our approaches for decorating our homes I'll talk about the lengths some minimalists go to in order to have only what is essential in their homes. And I'll tell you about a woman I found on Youtube who embraces collecting including collecting  vintage items and vintage clothing and describes her style as, "chaotic hobbit."

Lori and I will talk about what our perfect, imaginary home space would look like for each of us and find common ground with both wanting less clutter. I'll share some questions you can ask yourself when you are in the process of decluttering to help determine if an item stays or goes.

Lastly we will discuss getting ready for the holiday season and find out if Lori will do things differently this year or if she will continue to embrace maximalism when it comes to all things Hanukkah and Christmas related.

Things mentioned on this episode:

Author's Gretchen Rubin and Kim John Payne
https://gretchenrubin.com/
https://www.simplicityparenting.com/podcast

Youtubers on minimalism and maximalism:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfnPNUZwp4o&t=387s

Previous Your Zen Friend Episodes Mentioned:
Ep#51 Affordable Home Design to Boost Your Wellbeing with Don Richards
Ep#11 Holiday Fantasy vs Holiday Reality

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.